Shredderman: secret identity

Shredderman: Secret Identity

by Draanen, Wendelin.

(2004). New York: Yearling.

ISBN 978-0440419129

Reading Level: Grades 3-6

Summary: Nolan Byrd has had enough of the pain and torture inflicted on him and his classmates by the class bully, Bubba Bixby, and his goons. When his teacher Mr. Green, the “Happy Hippie”, assigns a project that allows him to exert revenge, Nolan takes on the secret identity “Shredderman”. Nolan’s creative website Shredderman.com allows him to expose the rotten things Bubba and his gang have been doing. Soon Nolan is empowered and empowers other to stand up for themselves in this mystery.

Review: Shredderman: Secret Identity has elements of whodunit, exposé, and the unmasking of the new superhero. Chosen because of Wendelin Draanen, the author, who is a favorite thanks to her Sammy Keys series and also because of excellent reviews received from Publishers Weekly and the School Library Journal. Additionally, this book is one of a new series for the younger tween, encouraging them to use new and imaginative problem solving skills.

Selected Award: Child magazine's Best Children's Book Awards 2004